Laon-Chambry Airport – XLN Laon
The Laon-Chambry Airport, also known as the Laon Airport, is a small airport located in the city of Laon in France. Located almost 3 miles away from the city center, the Laon-Chambry Airport (XLN) is open to the public for the practice of leisure activities such as light aviation and parachuting.
Best Time to Visit
Although the XLN - Laon-Chambry Airport is equipped with two runways, the airport is not open for commercial use and is instead used for air activities such as parachuting. The Aeroclub de Laon uses the airport for flying small planes. Training courses are also conducted in the airport. One of the nearby cities in the Laon-Chambry Airport (XLN) is the city of Reims, the traditional coronation site of the kings of France back when they still had a monarchy, which is why it is known as the Coronation City. It is also home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Cathedral of Reims.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There is a wide array of accommodations that guests can choose from in the city of Laon. These include the Hotel du Tramway, a three-star that is located only half a mile away from the city center; and the L'Evidence, which is .24 miles away from the city center. You can also book a stay at the ibis Laon or the Hotel de la Banniere de France.
Nearby airports to Laon-Chambry Airport include the Epernay Plivot Airport (XEP) in Pilvot, a small airport open to chartered flights. Another nearby airport is the Chalons Vatry Airport (XCR) in Valtry, which started as an airbase in 1953 but became a civilian airport in 2000.
